A Room of Marvels

A Story about Heaven that Heals the Heart

By: James Bryan Smith, Dallas Willard - foreword

Narrated by: William Sarris

Three deaths in three years. His mother. His best friend. And now, his two-year-old daughter.

In this moving story, a Christian author goes to a retreat center to grieve and face the hard questions about God that he is asking in the wake of these losses. If you have ever felt alone, betrayed, abandoned - if you have found yourself asking God why - this novel may be a source of hope. And if you have ever wondered what heaven is like, this book provides a beautiful vision. A Room of Marvels is a masterful, dreamlike tale that speaks to the eternal in the midst of our most painful earthly losses. This expanded edition of the beloved book has a new afterword from James Bryan Smith. Finding your room of marvels will give you reason to live. Again.

©2007 James Bryan Smith (P)2020 eChristian

Echoes of C.S. Lewis

This is the most vivid, dynamic, and visually appealing depiction of paradise that I’ve read since the beautiful imagery put forth in C.S. Lewis’s “The Last Battle.” I had never heard heaven described with more real clarity in my life when I read that book, until now. What a gift this book was and is for those who have (or have not) experienced grief and wondered about heaven. I’ve never buried a child, and I still cried at several points just the same, especially during the climactic visit to the octagonal room. This book is for everyone! Jim: Thank you for being vulnerable and allowing this vision to be transmitted to the world.

Where Hope and Healing Meet

The Lord brought this book into my life at the right time. After several tragic and traumatic deaths of my Grandmother then my Dad. God has walked me through the process of grief. This story has answered some of my own prayers. May God bless all who hear it.

Beautiful

Wondering story of life love tragedy and emotion. Tears to smiles. Honestly uplifting. Thanks “Tim”

Blessing indeed

this book was amazing. Relatable for anyone else who wrestles wi th God at times. I enjoyed the teological interpretation of heaven and it makes me double think.

From Sorrow to Great Joy

Room of Marvals is the book I recommend when anyone is dealing with grief and sorrow, pain and anger when dealing with the loss of a loved one. The first time I read this book I read it in one setting. I could not put it down. People I have recommended it too have done the same. If you ever wondered what heaven could be like this is the book that will give you hope.
Room of Marvals takes you on a journey of deep discovery, self discovery. Beyond those things it is a book of great love, joy and peace.
If you ever felt stuck by the grief of loss this is the book for you.